If you are wondering what it’s like to raise children on the homestead then this is the episode for you.  Get the Homesteading for Beginners checklist here: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

While my husband and I were in the middle of raising our kids we sometimes wondered if we were doing the right thing. I think all parents have some doubts. The homesteading life is great but there are some downsides and sacrifices that had to be made in order to live the way we did.

Now that I’m older and wiser and all of the children are adults I can see clearly the benefits of raising children in the homestead life. There were plenty of downsides to the lifestyle but the benefits far out weight them.

Here are 5 things you need to know about homesteading with children: All of these things may not be true for every child or homestead but if your children are growing up the way mine did then this is a possible outcome.

1. Your children will discover that being bored is not a bad thing.
2. Your children will learn about life and death.
3. Your children will gain an appreciation for nature.
4. Your children will learn about hard work.
5. Your children will know things their peers don’t.